ENTERTAINMENTS.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 999, 14 December 1910, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS.

» : OPERA HOUSE. Valdares' and Garrison's Entertainers were again successful in attracting liberal patronage at the Opera House- last evening.- Prominent in the excellent variety programme for which the company is responsible were the Kipling recitations of Mr. Garrison, an elocutionist of unquestionable talent. Equal success attended the comedy turns in which Mr. Garrison was supported by his vivacious "Roman Maid?" The Valdares, as on previous occasions, performed a series of marvellous tricks awheel, - and were loudly applauded. Reggianlo, assisted by his clever Maltese poodle, .was also, conspicuous I among the artists who contributed to the evening's merriment. The company will repeat their entertainment this eveiling, and until Saturday next. THEATRE ROYAL. • j The vaudeville entertainment at the Theatre Royal again attracted a crowded attendance last evening, and its various features were received with frequent expressions of approval. The minstrel troupe which entertained the audience during the early part of the evening was notably successful, and the various vocal items submitted were deservedly well received. In the second half, Nat Clifford convulsed the audience with merriment in his numerous representations, and was frequently recalled. The clover acrobatic performance of the Anderson Trio was another popular feature in a programme that sparkled -with attractions. It will be repeated, this evening. HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE. "That's something like surf bathing!" said an admirer' of a strikingly live picture of the Coogee beach, Sydney, shown at His Majesty's Theatre last evening. On the clean creamy beach are at least '7000 or SOOO men, women, and children, either disporting themselves in tho foam-tipped breakers or sitting recumbent on . the beach thickly enough to obscure it altogether in places. It is a fine illustration as to the extent which surf bathing as a recreation has attained in Sydney. Other- very beautiful views of that city and some good "A.8." dramas.aro the outstanding features of this week's jfrogramme. Another change is due to-mor-row evening. THE KING'S THEATRE., The West's and Royal Pictures performance last evening was again well attended. To-night Messrs. Pathe Freres' latest American success will be . screened, "The White Fawn's Devotion," a play acted solely by Red Indians. Anothernovelty will be "The Glove." This is said to contain one of the most effective scenes ever staged, one of the actors entering a den of lions. The scene will no' doubt be voted a very striking orie, there being. no suspicion as to the reality of the lions, one of which attempts to take "the glove"' from the actor's, hands. Other pictures of a. novel and educative nature will also be shown. The management also announce that at to-nigbrs performance they have decided to, increase their orchestra to' ten' performers, .and patrons -can rely upon good musio as heretofore. STAR PICTURES. There was a good attendance at" the Star Pictures again last night, when the new programme was screened a second time. The dramatic pictures being shown this week are of a high standard, some of the- most appreciated being "Washed Ashore" and "The- Countess's Revenge." An excellent scenic picture gives a long series of views of typical scenes ,in Holland and : Belgium. The humorous films aro all highly amusing, and produced hearty laughter.

MISS NELLIE STEWART'S VISIT. ; All who keep in touch • with theatrical, matters must be. aware of the splendid, impression' that Miss INellio - Stewart's varied work-has created.' This is due in 110 small measure to her inimitable portraiture" of " Nell Gwynne in "Sweet Nell of Old Drury." Tho, company sup"porting Missjoiielliej; Stewart" comprise;-s6me~'of'-the most prominent artists of ; the day., Mr. Harcourt Beatty, as King Charles the Second, has been everywhere accorded praise for' his masterly, interpretation of' a powerful role, while the other, members of the combination are declared to "fit like.a glove" into their parts." The magnificent costumes and beautiful scenery are said'to; be no. small factors in the general success. It is only in consequence of Miss Nellie Stewart's desire to.enable her admirers, throughout the Dominion to see her for the last time in this, her greatest success, that the present opportunity occurs. Dates for the tour in Wellington, Haw'ke's -Bay, and Taranaki districts will be found in our advertising columns. "THE PRINCE AND THE MISTLETOE." - ' - At its concert this evening in the Sydney Street-Schoolroom, the Normal School is to produce the charming operetta, "The Prince and the .Mistletoe." ' The children participating in the .playlet have been well trained, and an • enjoyable entertainment .is anticipated. The dressing will bo a special feature. "THE MESSIAH." On Friday evening next, in the Town Hall, the Wellington Choral Society will give a production of "The Messiah," under the conductorship of Mr. Maughan Barnctt, who will, preside at the grand organ. The. concert will commence at. 8 p.m. ■ Three shilling and 2s. seats may be reserved at. the Dresden. v MOONLIGHT EXCURSION. / This evening . a grand moonlight excursion to Day's Bay ' will be held : under the auspices of the .Tramways Band. A concert will be held in the pavilion commencing at 8.15 p.m., for. "which a very good programme has been arranged. At 9.15 p.m. the Tramways Band will give a promenade concert on the lawn. The boat will leave Ferry Wharf at 7.30 p.m., returning, at 10 p.m. The proceeds of the excursion are- in aid. of sending tlie band to Palmerston North band contest, to be held in February next. _ ' Tho Marist Brothers' School annual ooncert will be held in tho Town Hall tonight at 8 o'clock.